how to protect an microsoft powerpoint document from edition?

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DB - 12 Sep 2007 20:56 GMT

Hello people,

I just wanted to know how can I lock a microsoft powerpoint file to avoid
editing.
When I put a password, it ask for a certificate or to install a security
issue in order to open the file. But I just need a simple way to only save it
as a read-only file.

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tohlz - 12 Sep 2007 21:02 GMT

Not Digital Signatures.
Type in a password on "Password to modify".
Then, click Ok.
You will be prompted to confirm your password for the second time.
Type in the password, click Ok.
Save the presentation.

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> Hello people,
>
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
> issue in order to open the file. But I just need a simple way to only save it
> as a read-only file.

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William_Peterson - 13 Sep 2007 02:34 GMT

I recommend a great approach to do this: just zip it with password using
WinZip (http://www.winzip.com)

Directly putting restriction in PowerPoint needs Microsoft Rights Management,
it's sort of complicated to get its client app to run.

Another way to protect powerpoint file: convert it to Flash file thru
PPT2Flash (http://www.sameshow.com/powerpoint-to-flash.html) or other video
formats.

: - )

>Hello people,
>
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
>issue in order to open the file. But I just need a simple way to only save it
>as a read-only file.

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